I have decided to join the blogging craze. I am looking forward to taking a moment to find out a little more about the plants I have been photographing. I hope to explore all aspects of plants, flowers, trees and other garden related topics. Sorry about having to watermark the photos but there are a lot of people using them without permission.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Rose Periwinkle

Rose Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

(kat-uh-RANTH-us) (RO-zee-us)

Synonyms: Vinca, Cayenne
Jasmine, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid

Lazy Sunday so far. This
beauty is annual in our area and a bit of a finicky one. When it does grow it
truly reminds me of a garden aristocrat. The plants are short and don’t really
spread that much. I have found they like some moisture and few hours respite
from the afternoon sun. They have not done well in containers for us. This isn’t
a common plant at growers around here but if you are persistent you can find
them.

Today’s bonus flower picture
is an abstract of a Strawflower. They are fun to grow with their bright and bristly
flowers. Do not water them too much.